Canon PIXMA TR8620a vs Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR8620a is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $213.48
- Cost per page (mono)
- 6.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $317 | $583 |
| After 2 years | $434 | $952 |
| After 3 years | $552 | $1,322 |
Canon PIXMA TR8620a is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 15 ppm | 15.8 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 11.3 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen | 2.4-inch LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.89 | 6.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.70 · 2.0¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 302 Standard-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $15.39 · 6.2¢/page · 250pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — about 68% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 6.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — $14 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR8620aBuy — $199.00
Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $213.48
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 68% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 6.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is about $14 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR8620a and the Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Canon PIXMA TR8620a print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 15 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 15.8 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 10 ppm, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 11.3 ppm. Resolution: Canon PIXMA TR8620a 4800 x 1200, Epson Expression Premium XP-6000 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.